Overview

• Discord's age verification trial is active in the UK and Australia, requiring users to complete a face or government ID scan to view flagged sensitive content.
• The measure responds to recent legislation in both countries, including the UK's Online Safety Act and Australia's social media ban for users under 16.
• Verification is a one-time process, with biometric face scans processed on-device and ID scans deleted after confirmation to address privacy concerns.
• Users deemed underage face automatic bans but can appeal through Discord’s underage appeals process or request re-verification.
• The trial's results will determine whether Discord expands the system to other regions, including the United States.